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How to Show That you are Domiciled in Scotland
Domicile is a legal concept used to determine a person’s permanent home for legal purposes, including matters like divorce, child custody, and inheritance. In Scotland, proving someone is domiciled here can be important for establishing: What Is Domicile? Domicile means a person’s true and permanent home, even if they live elsewhere temporarily. You can only…
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Agreements on Aliment in Scotland – Your Rights Explained
XK Family Law Solicitors Aberdeen – Trusted Advice on Financial Support After Separation. Aliment is the legal term for financial support in Scotland a person may owe to another (such as between spouses, civil partners or children). Sometimes, people agree privately on payments. But what happens if things change? Here’s what the law says about…
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Changing or Ending an Aliment Order in Scotland
At XK Family Law Solicitors Aberdeen, we help clients across Scotland deal with aliment – legal financial support after separation. Can an Aliment Order Be Changed? Yes. A court can change (vary) or cancel (recall) an existing decree of aliment if something important in your circumstances has changed since the original court decision. Examples of…
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How Courts Decide the Amount of Aliment
Understanding how aliment (financial support) is calculated in Scotland At XK Family Law Solicitors Aberdeen, we often help clients understand how much aliment they can claim or may have to pay. Aliment is ongoing financial support between family members – usually after separation, divorce, or when caring for children. Here’s a breakdown of how the…
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What Can the Court Do in an Aliment Case?
Your guide from XK Family Law Solicitors Aberdeen When someone applies to the court for aliment (legal financial support), the court has flexible powers to make fair and reasonable Orders. These powers are outlined in the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985, and help ensure that those who need financial support – get the help they…
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Claiming Financial Support: How Actions for Aliment Work in Scotland
If you or your child are not receiving the financial support you’re legally entitled to, you may be able to raise an “action for aliment”. This is a legal claim to secure ongoing financial support from someone who has a duty to provide it – usually a spouse, civil partner, parent or guardian. At XK…
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Duty to Support Family | Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985
Under Section 1 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985, certain people in Scotland have a legal duty to provide financial support – known as aliment – to close family members who need it. At XK Family Law Solicitors, we help individuals and families understand their legal rights and obligations when it comes to supporting…
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Understanding Section 9 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985
Section 9 of the Family Law (Scotland) Act 1985 sets out the principles that Scottish courts must follow when dividing finances and property after a marriage or civil partnership ends. This section is at the heart of fair financial provision in divorce cases. At XK Solicitors, we help clients across Scotland, especially in Aberdeen and…
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Principal Rules of Pleadings (the facts) in Scottish Civil Courts
When dealing with ordinary cause actions in Scotland, you need a solicitor who understands how to correctly draft your pleadings. At xkSolicitors, we regularly handle Sheriff Court cases and know how important properly drafted pleadings are for success. Key Principles of Pleading The main rules of pleading are: Facts vs. Evidence Law vs. Facts Legal…
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Parental Responsibilities and Rights in Scotland: A Simple Guide
What Are Parental Responsibilities and Rights (PRRs)? In Scotland, Parental Responsibilities and Rights (PRRs) are the legal duties and powers that parents or guardians have towards a child. These are defined under the Children (Scotland) Act 1995 and help ensure that children are raised in a way that meets their best interests. Parents don’t automatically…
